SophisticatedBreakfast
Labneh Tart with Crispy Phyllo, Pistachio & Pomegranate Molasses
Creamy labneh meets shattered phyllo and tart-sweet molasses.
486 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
Calories · 1870 recipes
Meals Under 500 Calories
Satisfying dishes that come in under 500 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedIn-between
Rose Water & Honey Granita with Crispy Phyllo Shards
Floral, icy, shattered—a light Middle Eastern intermezzo.
360 cal · 2g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Dust & Candied Citrus
Silky custard infused with floral notes, topped with smoky honey crackle.
430 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, spiraled rolls with brown sugar filling and cream cheese glaze
369 cal · 5g protein · 200 min
EasyIn-between
Calamansi & Ginger Sorbet with Crispy Rice Paper
Icy citrus palate cleanser with burnt-edge tuile crisp
180 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Red Cabbage & Turmeric Rice Boat with Anchovy Crisps
Shredded cabbage in ginger-turmeric broth over broken rice, crowned with crispy anchovies
329 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
EasySnack
Rice Paper Crisps with Scallion Oil & Black Sesame
Crispy tuiles with burnt allium and toasted seed dust
327 cal · 5g protein · 14 min
SophisticatedDessert
Burnt Honey Panna Cotta with Crispy Coconut Tuile, Tamarind Caramel & Candied Fennel Pollen
Silken cream with charred spice and sweet-sour gloss
492 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Huître Gratinée aux Épinards et Beurre à la Noisette
Roasted oyster with spinach, brown butter hazelnut crust & crispy panko
487 cal · 8g protein · 26 min
IntermediateIn-between
Bisque de Courge Rôtie en Shooter
Roasted butternut squash bisque shot with crispy sage brown butter foam
447 cal · 5g protein · 45 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Charred Apricot Toast with Crispy Sage Oil
Tangy cultured dairy, caramelized stone fruit, herbaceous finish
452 cal · 15g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Green Curry Crab & Pomegranate Caviar
Fried wonton shell, creamy curry, live crab, bright pomegranate burst
422 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Labneh Cloud Tartine with Burnt Pomegranate Seeds & Crispy Sage Croutons
Silken whipped labneh, charred pomegranate molasses, toasted sourdough
401 cal · 25g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Smoked Eggplant Parcels with Pomegranate & Walnut Dust, Charred Lemon Oil
Smoke-kissed aubergine, garnished with crispy phyllo and pomegranate seeds
466 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gamba Roja al Ajillo en Hojaldre: Whole Seared Prawn in Crispy Puff Pastry Nest with Charred Garlic Oil & Romesco Mousse
Translucent prawn wrapped in butter-puff pastry, seated on a silken romesco foam, burnt-garlic emulsion, crispy shallot hair
180 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Gochujang-Miso Egg Custard with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumb & Charred Scallion Oil
Savory silk custard, Korean-Japanese umami bridge, burnished aromatics.
493 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Saffron-Chickpea Cakes with Pomegranate Molasses & Pistachio Dust
Golden, delicate chickpea flour fritters perfumed with saffron, served with sharp-sweet molasses and crushed pistachios
267 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Apricot & Aleppo Pepper Almonds with Crispy Sage & Burnt Honey Coating
Warm roasted almonds tossed with chewy dried apricots, crispy sage leaves, Aleppo pepper, and a mahogany burnt-honey glaze
381 cal · 9g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Shishito with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze & Crispy Phyllo Crunch
Sweetly seared diver scallop atop collapsed charred shishito peppers, finished with tart molasses and shattered phyllo tuile
494 cal · 10g protein · 44 min
EasyBreakfast
Shakshuka-Style Egg Nest with Charred Tomato & Crispy Sage Oil
Poached eggs in smoky tomato sauce with crispy sage and chili crunch
421 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Energy Bites
No-bake roasted chickpea clusters with pomegranate molasses and dukkah
388 cal · 13g protein · 15 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Scallion Gremolata
Silky raw egg over warm jasmine rice, burnt sage butter, toasted nori dust
388 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
IntermediateSnack
Miso-Butter Popcorn with Black Garlic Dust & Crispy Seaweed
Umami-rich popcorn, roasted nori shards, aged miso compound butter
312 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Kuruma Ebi with Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Charred Daikon & Microgreens
Buttery spot prawns, citrus emulsion, tender charred radish, peppery micro greens
233 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 25 minutes. The quickest is around 10 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 151 and 475 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
